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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.13, 1,816.24 and 518.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.13, 1,816.24 and 518.13 is: 777.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.13 : 1,816.24 = 518.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.13/1,816.24 = 518.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.13x = 1,816.24 × 518.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.13x = 941,048.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,048.43/1,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.00

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